Bartleby the Scrivener, A Tale of Wall Street

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   jamie-wheeler Teacher
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   While it might seem that Bartleby is the main character, he is so unknown and unknowable that I argue that he is not.  In fact, the main character is the unnamed "lawyer" who must deal with Bartelby's behavior.  The story is told exclusively from his point of view, and his reactions are totally dictated by the non-reactions of his employee. 

   (P.S.  My cat's name is "Bartleby."  I've always thought that his motto, "I'd prefer not to," is the perfect slogan for a cat!)

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